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Mohawkite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Mohawkite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mohawkite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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